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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.82, 26,143.49 and 7,567.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.82, 26,143.49 and 7,567.45 is: 11,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.82 : 26,143.49 = 7,567.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.82/26,143.49 = 7,567.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.82x = 26,143.49 × 7,567.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.82x = 197,839,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,839,506.96/17,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,349.98

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